Lead Accountant, (95K-100K+Bonus)

LHH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A services organization in Dallas is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting and over 5 years of experience, along with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills. Key responsibilities include leading monthly closes, reviewing journal entries, and supervising an AP/AR clerk. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, excellent advancement opportunities, and a balanced work/life environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle general-ledger experience.
• Proven financial-statement preparation for multiple entities.
• Ability to translate cash-basis activity to accrual reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close for two entities and present financial statements.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts-payable and receivable workflow.
• Maintain general ledger and balance-sheet schedules.
• Monitor ERP activity and investigate variances.
• Partner on inventory counts and financial analysis.
• Supervise an AP/AR clerk and foster accuracy.
• Ensure audit readiness across all processes.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

U.S. GAAP

Advanced Excel skills

Financial statement ownership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Datacor

Sage 100

Job description

LHH is seeking a Lead Senior Accountant for a privately held services organization in Dallas, Texas. In this high-visibility role you will own full-cycle accounting and monthly financial reporting for two growing operating companies within the group.

In addition to holding a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a solid grasp of U.S. GAAP, the ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of full-cycle general‑ledger experience, advanced Excel skills, proven financial‑statement ownership for multiple entities, and the communication savvy to partner with operations leaders while guiding an AP/AR clerk. If you would like to join a dynamic company with significant room for advancement and excellent work/life balance, apply today.

This position pays 95K-100K+Bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close for two entities, preparing and presenting complete financial statements to the Controller, CFO, and Director of FP&A.
• Produce and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy as the organization migrates from cash- to accrual-basis accounting.
• Oversee daily accounts‑payable and -receivable workflow—approving vouchers, coding expenses, scheduling payments, posting deposits, and driving timely collections.
• Maintain a clean general ledger and balance‑sheet schedules, resolving discrepancies before period‑end deadlines.
• Monitor ERP activity for production, inventory, purchasing, and customer rebates; investigate variances and correct data issues.
• Partner with the Director of Operations on inventory counts, monthly reviews, and ad‑hoc financial analysis that supports strategic decisions.
• Supervise and develop one AP/AR clerk, setting priorities and fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Uphold internal controls and corporate accounting policies, ensuring audit readiness across all processes.

Client Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least five years of progressive full‑cycle accounting experience.
• Documented ownership of multi‑entity financial‑statement preparation and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to translate cash‑basis activity to accrual reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, V‑lookups) and prior ERP experience; Datacor or Sage 100 familiarity is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with leadership and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and solve problems in a fast‑growing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience - or readiness to coach and oversee an AP/AR professional - is highly desirable.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting